Renuka Tipirneni, MD

Renuka Tipirneni, MD
Specialty: Primary Care, Internal Medicine
Title: Associate Professor
Languages: Spanish
4.9/5
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Renuka Tipirneni, MD
Renuka Tipirneni, MD
Internal Medicine
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    • About

    Dr. Tipirneni is a physician-investigator in the Division of General Medicine at the University of Michigan. She completed medical school at the University of California, San Francisco, internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, and health services research training in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program at the University of Michigan. Dr. Tipirneni’s research interests focus on examining the impact of the Affordable Care Act and other health reform policies on vulnerable populations, and on delivery of care in the health care safety net. She is particularly passionate about the translation of research into implementation of local and state health policies and practice.

    Areas of Practice

    Primary Care and inpatient general medicine

    Locations
    • General Medicine Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 3 Reception B
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5376       Get Directions

    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training
    University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, 2009

    Residency
    Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2012

    Board Certifications
    Internal Medicine

    Research Overview

    Dr. Tipirneni's research and quality improvement activities focus on investigating and enhancing the effectiveness of health policies and programs for all patients, particularly disadvantaged populations. Her current work includes examinations of Medicaid policy, Medicare policy for older adults, and optimizing care for patients with social risks.

    Patient Ratings & Comments

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    Patient Ratings

    103 Patient Ratings

    Patient Comments

    June 10, 2026 - "Dr. Tipirneni is an Amazing doctor. She is very personable, compassionate and cares. She listens and does everything in her power to assure my medical needs are met."

    April 9, 2026 - "[...] I would like to express my sincere appreciation for Dr. Renuka Tipirneni and the excellent care she provides. She has been extremely attentive and thorough in managing my health. Whenever I forget or miss any required tests, she or [...] consistently reminds me and follows up to ensure everything is completed on time. This level of diligence gives me great confidence in my care. At my age, nearing [...], I have multiple health conditions and sometimes face limitations in managing everything on my own. Dr. Renuka has been very understanding and supportive, and she has also referred me to helpful community resources, which I am now using. This has made a significant difference in my daily life. What stands out the most is the compassion she shows. She treats me with the same care and concern as a family member-like a daughter would. [...] It is difficult to fully express in words how much I appreciate her dedication and care. Thank you."

    April 8, 2026 - "Dr. Tipirneni has always been very thorough and listens to all concerns and is usually able to address any concerns I have."

    February 25, 2026 - "Dr. Tipirneni is a smart personable physician.[...]"

    January 21, 2026 - "Dr. Tipirneni is a wonderful physician."

    January 14, 2026 - "Dr. Tipirneni is always well-versed on our health issues and is a very caring physician. My husband and I are so happy with how she reviews our health history before our appointments and we know she is taking good care of us and always has our interests in the forefront!"

    January 7, 2026 - "Dr. Tipirneni is the best doctor ever. She listens, never makes you feel rushed, and is very engaged in helping."

    December 17, 2025 - "Dr Tipirneni is a very bright, well informed physician. I truly think she cares about me and my health concerns."

    November 12, 2025 - "I absolutely LOVE Dr. Tipirneni. She is compassionate, personable, and always makes me feel valued. She validates my health issues and I feel safe sharing things with her. She never makes me feel crazy and never downplays my feelings or reported symptoms. She is an incredible provider."

    September 17, 2025 - "Dr. Tipirneni is always caring, knows my history and prevention oriented. I value her as my primary physician."

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